Coming soon · begins at sundown Friday, October 1, 2027
Personalized Rosh Hashanah video eCards
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Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown Friday, October 1, 2027. It opens the High Holy Days, a season of reflection and renewal that leads to Yom Kippur ten days later. Families gather for festive meals, hear the shofar in synagogue, and dip apples in honey in hopes of a sweet year ahead. An eCardToon Rosh Hashanah card offers a warm way to share that wish, with a gentle animated character greeting your loved one by name and saying 'Shanah Tovah' or the message you write.
We're designing respectful, inviting scenes: a holiday table set with a round challah, apples and a jar of honey, or a peaceful autumn evening as the holiday begins. The goal is a card that feels heartfelt and appropriate for relatives of every generation. Other concepts include a character listening to the sound of the shofar or walking beside a flowing stream in the gentle afternoon light. Each scene is calm and colorful, with the greeting delivered clearly so that relatives of all ages can follow along on a phone or a television.
Because many people do not use phones or computers during the holiday itself, it's thoughtful to send your card in the days before Rosh Hashanah begins. It's a meaningful way to reach a college student far from home, grandparents in another city, or friends you won't see at services this year. A traditional wish for a good and sweet year, a note about a family tradition, or a hope for health and peace all fit comfortably in 50 words. The new year is also a natural time to reconnect with someone you've lost touch with, or to thank a teacher, rabbi or community member who made a difference over the past year. A personal wish for the year ahead, addressed to them by name, can be a meaningful start to the season.
Your card is ready within minutes and sent by email with a private link that plays on phones and TVs. You can download the video in phone or widescreen format, and you'll see the exact script before checkout so names and greetings are written just as you intend.
What's coming
- Apples-and-honey and holiday-table scenes in 9:16 and 16:9
- A classic Shanah Tovah greeting with their name, or your own message of up to 50 words
- Delivery within minutes so you can send before the holiday begins
Frequently asked questions
- When should I send a Rosh Hashanah card?
- Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Friday, October 1, 2027. Since many people don't use devices on the holiday, we suggest sending a day or two before. The collection is coming soon; join the list to be notified.
- What does 'Shanah Tovah' mean?
- It's Hebrew for 'a good year.' Many people also say 'Shanah Tovah Umetukah,' wishing a good and sweet year.
- Can I write my own greeting?
- Yes. You can choose a classic greeting or write your own message of up to 50 words, and you'll review the exact script before checkout.
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